Associate Director, External Search & Evaluation

Travere Therapeutics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health

Financial well-being

Retirement plans with employer match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Travere Therapeutics seeks an Associate Director, Search and Evaluation to identify and evaluate external innovation for potential in-licensing, acquisition, or collaboration in nephrology and related rare diseases. You will partner with scientific leaders to shape the external scientific landscape and prioritize opportunities that advance Travere's leadership.

You will build a cross-functional deal team, conduct rigorous scientific assessments, and manage relationships with academic partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant scientific experience in biotech/pharma with a focus on business development, search and evaluation, or similar roles.
• Proven track record of successful evaluation and in-licensing of biopharma assets.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientific leaders to define and implement external sources of innovation in nephrology, rare metabolic and rare disease areas.
• Identify leads and source new business development opportunities aligned with scientific and business objectives.
• Conduct thorough scientific evaluations of potential in-licensing, acquisition, or collaboration opportunities.
• Serve as a key member of the cross-functional deal team through diligence, negotiation, and integration of acquisitions and partnerships.
• Build and maintain relationships with researchers, industry experts, and potential partners.

Skills

Business development

In-licensing

Cross-functional

Scientific acumen

Education

Bachelor's in Life Sciences

Advanced degree (PhD/MD/PharmD/MBA) preferred

Job description

Travere Therapeutics seeks an Associate Director, Search and Evaluation to identify and evaluate external innovation for potential in-licensing, acquisition, or collaboration in nephrology and related rare diseases. You will partner with scientific leaders to shape the external scientific landscape and prioritize opportunities that advance Travere's leadership.

You will build a cross-functional deal team, conduct rigorous scientific assessments, and manage relationships with academic partners